Blackadder called up to injury-hit New Zealand squad
PARIS : Loose forward Ethan Blackadder has been called into the New Zealand squad for the Rugby World Cup as an injury replacement for winger Emoni Narawa, coach Ian Foster said on Saturday.
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Fearless Scotland have belief they can top a tough World Cup pool
MARSEILLE, France : Scotland have one win in 21 years against world champions South Africa over their last 15 meetings, but there is a genuine belief among the class of 2023 they can claim victory in their Rugby World Cup Pool B opener in Marseille on Sunday.
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South Africa vs Australia 2nd ODI Live Score Updates
SA vs AUS, 2nd ODI Live Updates: South Africa look to bounce back as they take on Australia in the second ODI at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein. The visitors lead the series 1-0 after their tight three-wicket win on Thursday at the same venue. Marnus Labuschagne was the unlikely hero for Australia after batting as a concussion substitute for Cameron Green. He made 80 not out to steer Australia to an unlikely three-wicket win. For South Africa, Temba Bavuma carried his bat for an unbeaten 114 to enable South Africa to score 222 all out. (Live Scorecard)
Australia adds Neser to bolster pace attack in South Africa
BLOEMFONTEIN :Fast bowler Michael Neser will return to the country of his birth to shore up Australia's pace attack in the one day international series in South Africa after more injuries hit the team.
Australia adds Neser to bolster pace attack in Sth Africa
MELBOURNE : Queenslander Michael Neser will return to the country of his birth to shore up Australia's pace attack in the ongoing one day international series in South Africa, after more injuries hit the team.
Preview: Ireland expects ahead of Sexton's last dance
As the Irish fans made their way through a sweltering Dublin Airport for the 1.55pm flight to Bordeaux on Friday, the reality of this long-haul World Cup set in.
Rugby World Cup kicks off with French victory over All Blacks
PARIS: France made an impressive start to their attempt to win a first Rugby World Cup as the host nation beat New Zealand 27-13 in a hot and humid tournament opener on Friday.